Boris When I first lived at the HSHC, I was a 3-month-old stray kitten. Ten days later, I was adopted. But, on January 3, 2025, I was brought back to the shelter as a stray. The HSHC tried to contact my owner, but there was no trace of him. I am attempting to adjust to the idea of abandonment. I`m 3-years-old, a slim 10.7 lbs, relatively tall, with a striking grey and white coat. Being in the shelter was both a shock and a blessing. At least I got out of the lousy weather and was fed. But the 2-room apartment was a bit small, and all the people, noise, and cats were overwhelming. The first time the interviewer lady (IL) came to see me, I sniffed her finger but remained suspicious of her intentions. Later, I let her pet me because I could see she was harmless. However, it was decided that going to a foster home would benefit me. So, on March 13, I began living in a wonderful foster home. It took me a while to get my bearings, but from the progress report my foster mom (FM) sent to the HSHC staff, I have been making strides in my socialization. She said I had strong tendencies to be a lap cat! But I am not just a lazybones. I can be very playful and energetic. I have thoroughly enjoyed my friendship with the resident cat, who is a great playmate! FM also said that given my being found as a stray cat two times, I have an understandable, intense relationship with food. Since moving into a home, I have become much more relaxed and calm. However, because I am skittish about changes in my life, I will need an understanding owner who will give me plenty of time to settle into my new forever home. I appreciate people who do not come on too strongly or make many demands of me. It takes me a while to feel comfortable, so easy does it on the petting, holding, or direct contact. After being abandoned twice, I can overreact and become defensive when afraid. I hope to find a loving human who wants to help me build my trust and confidence as my foster mom has. With time, I know I will be a happy cat again. 4-29-25
Boris When I first lived at the HSHC, I was a 3-month-old stray kitten. Ten days later, I was adopted. But, on January 3, 2025, I was brought back to the shelter as a stray. The HSHC tried to contact my owner, but there was no trace of him. I am attempting to adjust to the idea of abandonment. I`m 3-years-old, a slim 10.7 lbs, relatively tall, with a striking grey and white coat. Being in the shelter was both a shock and a blessing. At least I got out of the lousy weather and was fed. But the 2-room apartment was a bit small, and all the people, noise, and cats were overwhelming. The first time the interviewer lady (IL) came to see me, I sniffed her finger but remained suspicious of her intentions. Later, I let her pet me because I could see she was harmless. However, it was decided that going to a foster home would benefit me. So, on March 13, I began living in a wonderful foster home. It took me a while to get my bearings, but from the progress report my foster mom (FM) sent to the HSHC staff, I have been making strides in my socialization. She said I had strong tendencies to be a lap cat! But I am not just a lazybones. I can be very playful and energetic. I have thoroughly enjoyed my friendship with the resident cat, who is a great playmate! FM also said that given my being found as a stray cat two times, I have an understandable, intense relationship with food. Since moving into a home, I have become much more relaxed and calm. However, because I am skittish about changes in my life, I will need an understanding owner who will give me plenty of time to settle into my new forever home. I appreciate people who do not come on too strongly or make many demands of me. It takes me a while to feel comfortable, so easy does it on the petting, holding, or direct contact. After being abandoned twice, I can overreact and become defensive when afraid. I hope to find a loving human who wants to help me build my trust and confidence as my foster mom has. With time, I know I will be a happy cat again. 4-29-25
With an open admission policy, a No-Kill philosophy, and more than 3,100 animals crossing our threshold each year, we have still maintained a 98% placement rate over the last 3 years.
This is an amazing feat for any organization…let alone one that takes in some of the most abused, injured and seriously ill animals imaginable.
With an open admission policy, a No-Kill philosophy, and more than 3,100 animals crossing our threshold each year, we have still maintained a 98% placement rate over the last 3 years.
This is an amazing feat for any organization…let alone one that takes in some of the most abused, injured and seriously ill animals imaginable.
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